Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Horsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a skilled team in designing innovative surveillance and fire control systems. This role involves leading design projects, utilizing advanced 3D CAD software, and performing critical engineering analyses. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outputs that meet stringent specifications. If you have a passion for engineering and a knack for innovative design, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing complex mechanisms and structures.
• Proven ability to lead design from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electro-mechanical systems using 3D CAD.
• Perform engineering analysis and lab testing for designs.

Skills

Innovative design skills

Technical lead experience

3D CAD design (SolidWorks)

Classical engineering analysis

Lab testing for design verification

Understanding of machining and fabrication techniques

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Horsham, West Sussex
• £45,000 - £58,000 + excellent bens.

We work alongside you to deliver proven surveillance and fire control solutions for the most demanding environments. We currently require a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our skilled engineering team so we can design and build some great systems together.

Key Responsibilities: Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
• Technical lead within a small, mixed discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time, and quality requirements.
• Lead in the creation of designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.
• Lead and work in collaboration with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs, including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation.
• Perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
• Be responsible for leading and developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.

Skills & Experience: Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures.
• Proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production in a lead role.
• Ability to analyse the loads on, and design solutions for drive mechanisms and motor systems.
• Have an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication and moulding techniques.
• Have experience in the use of a 3D CAD system (ideally SolidWorks).